Category Archives: Family

Yesterday I was witness to the transformation of a grubby little boy into a handsome young man.   Austin is now thirteen, hardly a little boy;  but he has until quite recently acted ‘all boy’…in that unkempt way of the species.    … Continue reading →

Here’s our Andie, at almost 2 1/2!

Santa arrived, to the tune of filled stockings.   Don hasn’t had one since childhood and thought the whole idea was silly, but he agreed to go to the dollar store with $20 and shop.   We went at the same time, … Continue reading →

Me:  1974;  Christina:  2011   Love that the dress is still out there partying!

That’s the year my maternal grandmother Decima Gould was born in South Africa.   This photo shows her with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Jacob Menier, who raised her after her mother emigrated to New York City to marry a cousin.     … Continue reading →

     The nice thing about having family nearby, as Noel, Bob, Emily and Austin are, is that we can do things together casually.   Last night they came over for supper.  No big deal; none of the "whoop-de-do" of a holiday … Continue reading →

Diana, Dave, and Andie arrived safely at LAX a little after 3:00 p.m., and here at home an hour or so later.   What a happy reunion; what a happy first meeting of a darling little baby.   We are all thankful; … Continue reading →

I’ve been driving Aurelia to day camp easily in the mornings, but as I previously mentioned, the evening traffic is intimidating, so I’ve opted for the bus…until today, that is.  Usually the ride from the YMCA back to Westwood is … Continue reading →

For two mornings now, I have successfully driven to the Y in Santa Monica and back home.  If anyone reading this lives in LA, I am sure you’re thinking, "Wow, what a wimp."   But the number of cars on Santa … Continue reading →

I’ve had two e-mails from Ethiopia.  Andie has been sick and is on an antibiotic. Other than that, all is going well.  I’m hoping that being sick won’t mean the baby can’t travel this week.  Keep your fingers crossed for … Continue reading →